Minnesota Bills

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SF 5100: Data centers provisions modifications

This bill modifies Minnesota laws to regulate large data centers by adjusting how they are evaluated for water use, electricity sales, and certain fees. It establishes a process where the state agency can request specific water usage details from facilities that consume over 100 million gallons annually to assess local water availability, while exempting qualified large-scale data centers from these requirements if they meet specific filing deadlines or location criteria. The legislation also defines technical terms like "emergency backup generator" to ensure facilities can operate independently of the main power grid and directs utilities to offer a special tariff for clean energy and capacity needs. Additionally, the bill allows state boards to adopt alternative environmental review methods that are more efficient than standard impact statements for certain development projects.

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SF 5016: Crime of disruption of worship services establishment

This bill creates a new criminal offense for intentionally disrupting worship services at religious establishments in Minnesota. It applies to individuals who enter a clearly marked place of worship with the goal of interrupting a scheduled service and commit a crime there. A first-time violation is classified as a gross misdemeanor, while repeat offenders face felony charges punishable by up to five years in prison or a fine of $10,000. The law defines a religious establishment as a building used for worship that is visibly identified by a sign or other clear means. These provisions will take effect on August 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SF 5086: Hennepin County Avivo regional treatment, career, and employment center campus phase 2 appropriation and bond issuance authorization

This bill authorizes the issuance of up to $25 million in state bonds to fund the second phase of construction at the Avivo regional treatment, career, and employment center in Minneapolis. The funds will be used by Hennepin County for design, site preparation, environmental cleanup, renovation, new construction, and equipping the campus located on Chicago Avenue. Once approved, the state will sell these bonds to generate the necessary capital for the project, which is expected to expand the facility's capacity for serving residents.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 13, 2026

HF 4966: Ratios of pharmacy technicians to pharmacists modified.

This bill modifies Minnesota's regulations to change how many pharmacy technicians a single pharmacist can supervise, moving from a fixed limit of three to a requirement that the Board of Pharmacy must not set ratios higher than three to one. It removes the previous option for individual pharmacies to petition the board for exceptions to this limit, instead making the three-to-one ratio a strict standard for all pharmacies in the state. The legislation also clarifies that a pharmacist is responsible for all work performed by technicians under their direct supervision, while allowing one extra technician if they hold a valid national certification. These changes directly affect pharmacy owners, pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians by standardizing staffing rules across the state.

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 13, 2026

HF 4961: Local Initiatives Support Corporation Duluth office grant funding provided, and money appropriated.

This bill allocates $1.5 million from the state's general fund to support the Local Initiatives Support Corporation's Duluth office in fiscal year 2027. The funding is intended to promote economic growth in northeast Minnesota by strengthening local community organizations and improving commercial areas. The money can be used for workshops, networking events, staff support, and providing loans to businesses, but it is designated as a one-time appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SF 4186: Definitions and registration requirements modification for motorized bicycles and motorcycles powered by electric motors

This bill updates Minnesota laws to clarify how high-speed electric vehicles, often called E-Motos, are classified and regulated based on their motor power and speed. It requires dealers selling certain electric motorized bicycles and motorcycles to hold a dealer license and explicitly prohibits vehicles not defined in state law from being operated on public roads. The legislation also allows some off-highway motorcycles to be registered for road use if they are modified with safety features like mirrors and lights, while excluding specific off-road vehicles such as go-carts and dune buggies from this registration option. These changes aim to provide clearer legal definitions for electric motorized devices without altering regulations for traditional electric-assisted bicycles.

Topics ✓ Transportation

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SF 4336: The Cookie Cart grant appropriation

This bill allocates $500,000 from the workforce development fund to provide a one-time grant to The Cookie Cart, a nonprofit bakery in Minnesota. The funding is intended to support an earn and learn program for youth aged 14 to 18, combining classroom instruction with on-the-job training in life, leadership, and employment skills. The money will be managed by the commissioner of employment and economic development and is designated for fiscal year 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SF 4308: City of Lanesboro local sales and use tax imposition authorization

This bill authorizes the City of Lanesboro to impose a local sales and use tax of up to 0.5% if approved by voters at a future election. The tax revenue would specifically fund two projects: $500,000 for improvements to Sylvan Park and $2,000,000 for road improvements on Trunk Highway 250. The legislation also allows the city to issue up to $2.5 million in bonds to help finance these projects, with the tax revenue potentially used to pay bond interest and principal. The tax would expire after 30 years or once the city determines sufficient funds have been collected to cover the approved project costs and related expenses.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SF 4162: City of Cass Lake fire station bond issue and appropriation

This bill authorizes the state to issue up to $10 million in bonds to fund a new fire station for the city of Cass Lake. The funds will be used to build, furnish, and equip a facility that replaces the existing fire hall, including spaces for living quarters, administration, vehicle storage, and decontamination areas to enhance firefighter safety. The commissioner of public safety will receive a grant from the bond proceeds fund to carry out the project, while the commissioner of management and budget will handle the bond sale process. The legislation takes effect the day after it is finalized.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SF 4378: Commissioner of health appropriation for Youth and AIDS projects

This bill appropriates $350,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the state's general fund to support Youth and AIDS Projects. The money will be given to the University of Minnesota Foundation to create and test nonmedical support services for Black males aged 15 to 34 who are at high risk for HIV. These services include case management and support without medical intervention, and the program must evaluate how well these status-neutral strategies work. The legislation directly affects the commissioner of health and the designated foundation, while targeting a specific demographic group for HIV prevention efforts.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 13, 2026

HF 4289: Parent allowed to request one free certified birth record per child.

This bill allows parents in Minnesota to request one free certified birth record for each of their children, starting on July 1, 2027. The change would remove the current fee for that first official copy while any additional certified records would still require payment. It applies to parents listed on a child's birth certificate and affects the state registrar and local offices that issue these documents. The legislation amends existing Minnesota statutes to specify this fee waiver without altering other birth record requirements.

in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 13, 2026

HF 3922: Fair pricing in community pharmacy reimbursement required.

This bill requires community pharmacies in Minnesota to receive reimbursement for prescription drugs that is at least equal to the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost or Wholesale Acquisition Cost, plus a professional dispensing fee adjusted for inflation and operational costs. It directly affects pharmacy benefit managers, managed care organizations, and community pharmacies by prohibiting below-cost reimbursements, banning negative adjustments like transaction fees, and ensuring PBM-owned pharmacies cannot receive higher rates than independent community pharmacies for the same prescriptions. The law also excludes federal 340B program participants from these reimbursement requirements, allowing them to follow existing federal and state rules instead.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

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